Child Abuse Prevention Tips

• Never discipline your child when your anger is out of control.

• Participate in your child’s activities and get to know your child’s friends.

• Never leave your child unattended, especially in the car.

• Teach your child the difference between “safe touches” and “unsafe or unwanted touches”.

• Ask questions; for example, when your child tells you he or she doesn’t want to be with someone, this could be a red flag.

• Listen to them and believe what they say.

• Be aware of changes in your child’s behavior or attitude, and inquire into it.

• Teach your child what to do if you and your child become separated while away from home.

• Teach your child the correct names of his/her private body parts.

• Be alert for any talk that reveals premature sexual understanding.

• Pay attention when someone shows greater than normal interest in yourchild.

• Make certain your child’s school or day care center will release him/her only to you or someone you officially designate.